Spicy African Peanut Soup With Chickpeas

Peanut soup is a popular dish in many African countries, often prepared with local ingredients and spices.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Spicy African Peanut Soup With Chickpeas

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: African Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 large Sweet potatoes
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Peanut butter
• 1 can Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 can Chickpeas
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Roasted peanuts
• 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onion is translucent.
2. Add ground cumin and cayenne pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
3. Add sweet potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter and a cup of the soup broth until smooth. Pour the mixture back into the pot.
5. Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, lime juice, and salt. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, roasted peanuts, and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.